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== Pack vs. Family vs. Clan vs. Band ==

A '''~~band~~''' was traditionally a group of betas without a head, who form reciprocal bonds with each other. It now also refers to many small groups which don’t have a single head, but work together and have at least some pack bonds.

A '''Band''' was traditionally a group of betas without a head, who form reciprocal bonds with each other. It now also refers to many small groups which don’t have a single head, but work together and have at least some pack bonds.

An '''~~order~~''' is an unrelated mixed group with hierarchical head betas that forms for a specific purpose. They tend to be large. Bonds may be very weak, and emotional connection with other order member minimal. Many church congregations and charitable organizations form orders.

An '''Order''' is an unrelated mixed group with hierarchical head betas that forms for a specific purpose. They tend to be large. Bonds may be very weak, and emotional connection with other order member minimal. Many church congregations and charitable organizations form orders.

A '''Family''' is a familial group with a mate-bonded head couple, and possibly pups. It is polite to refer to households with a single parent, or unbonded parents, and kids, as a family, even though they technically aren’t.